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 Ultraviolet (UV) light is a type of electromagnetic radiation with a shorter
wavelength and higher energy than visible light. It is not visible to the human
eye and is present in sunlight as well as artificially in sources such as black
lights and UV lamps. There are three types of UV light: UVA, UVB, and UVC.
UVA has the longest wavelength and is the least energetic, while UVC has the
shortest wavelength and is the most energetic. UV light is used in a variety of
applications, including sterilization, water treatment, and forensic analysis, and
it can also have harmful effects on living organisms, including skin cancer.
APPL I CAT I ONS
OF ULTRVIOLET
LIGHT
0 1 Disinfection
UV light can be used to kill bacteria, viruses, and other
microorganisms, making it an effective way to disinfect air, water, and
surfaces.
. This is often done using UV lamps or bulbs that emit UVC,

which has a shorter wavelength and higher energy and is more effective
at killing microbes.
0 2 Water treatment
UV light can be used to purify water by killing harmful
microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This is
often done using UV lamps or bulbs that emit UVC, which is
effective at inactivating these organisms.
 0 3 Analysis
UV light is used in forensic analysis to identify the
presence of certain substances, as many substances have
unique UV absorption spectra. It is also used in analytical
chemistry to detect the presence of certain compounds and
to identify unknown substances.

04 Tanning
UV light is used in tanning beds to tan the skin.
However, overexposure to UV light can cause skin cancer,
so it is important to use caution when using tanning beds
or spending time in the sun.
 0 5 Curing
UV light is used in the curing of certain materials,
such as inks, adhesives, and coatings. When exposed
to UV light, these materials harden or cure, forming a
solid.
02 WHAT IS VISIBLE LIGHT
 VISIBLE LIGHT
Visible light is a type of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the
human eye. It has a wavelength that ranges from about 400 nanometers
(nm) to 700 nm and is responsible for the colors that we see. The colors of
the rainbow, in order from shortest to longest wavelength, are violet, blue,
green, yellow, orange, and red. Visible light is produced by sources such as
the sun, light bulbs, and candles, and it is essential for vision. It is also
used in a variety of applications, including lighting, communication, and
entertainment.
APPLICATIONS OF
VISIBLE LIGHT
0 1 Lightings
Visible light is used to provide illumination in homes, businesses, and other
spaces. It is produced by light bulbs, lamps, and other light sources, and it
allows us to see and move around safely in the dark.
0 2 Communication
Visible light is used in fiber optic cables to transmit information over long
distances. These cables use light to transmit data in the form of pulses of light, which
are sent through thin strands of glass or plastic.
0 3 Entertainment
Visible light is used in a variety of entertainment applications, including laser shows,
stage lighting, and special effects. Laser shows use lasers to produce beams of light that
can be manipulated to create patterns and shapes, while stage lighting is used to highlight
performers and create mood and atmosphere.
04 Photography 05 Medicine
Visible light is used in photography Visible light is used in a number of

to capture images on film or digitally. medical applications, including

When light hits a camera's sensor or phototherapy for skin conditions such as

film, it is captured and used to create an eczema and psoriasis, and low-level

image. laser therapy for pain management and

wound healing.
 0 6 Solar energy
Visible light is used to generate electricity using solar panels,

which convert sunlight into electricity.